How many Gaelscoileanna are in Kildare?

Kildare has 10 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 8 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 2 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.

What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?

A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

Gaelscoileanna in Kildare

Sorted by school type, then name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, patronage and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gael-Choláiste Chill Dara

Seanbhóthar Luimnigh, Nás na Ríogh, Co Chill Dara · Kildare · W91 E282

Patron: An Foras Pátrúnachta

Students402

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad

Manor Mills, Maigh Nuad · Kildare · W23 V9P2

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students129

PTR14.3:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha

Bóthar Mhelitta, Baile Chill Dara, Co Chill Dara · Kildare · R51 CX64

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students215

PTR21.5:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh

Cnoc an Phíobaire, An Nás, Co. Chill Dara · Kildare · W91 WD98

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students402

PTR22.3:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil2 Special Classes

Gaelscoil Ruairí

Campas Oideachais Nua, Bóthar an Mhaigh gCláir, Maigh Nuad · Kildare · W23 V29H

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students145

PTR20.7:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil2 Special Classes

Gaelscoil áTha í

An Tom Ard, Baile Átha Í, Co. Chill Dara · Kildare · R14 DP92

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students155

PTR22.1:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Kildare

Gaelscoil Chill Dara

Green Road, Newbridge, Co. Chill Dara · Kildare · R56 PR22

Patron: Catholic

Students304

PTR21.7:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil1 Special ClassHot meals

Scoil C.Ui Dhalaigh

Léim an Bhradáin, Co. Chill Dara · Kildare · W23 PF67

Patron: Catholic

Students381

PTR22.4:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Scoil Ui Fhiaich

Bóthar Chill Droichid, Maigh Nuad, Co. Chill Dara · Kildare · W23 T207

Patron: Catholic

Students458

PTR21.8:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil3 Special ClassesHot meals

Scoil UÍ Riada

An Bhanóg, Cill Choca, Co Chill Dara · Kildare · W23 KNW8

Patron: Catholic

Students487

PTR22.1:1

Gaelscoileanna in Kildare — frequently asked questions

How many Gaelscoileanna are in Kildare?: Kildare has 10 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 8 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 2 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.
What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?: A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

See all schools in Kildare10 Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí listed